DLP Announces Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for the Aurora Copper-Molybdenum Project, with Significant Multi-Phase Expansion Potential

Original announcement by orestocks on

Company
DLP Resources Inc.
Ticker
DLP.V
Exchange
Unavailable
Region
Peru
Primary commodity
Copper
Secondary commodities
Molybdenum, Silver
Document categories
Resource update, Metallurgy
Extracted
2026-09-01 10:18:42 UTC

Analysis by Minestarters Atlas

Minestarters Atlas analysis

Summary

DLP Resources Inc. announced a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for its Aurora Copper-Molybdenum-Silver Project in Peru, showing an after-tax NPV8% of $2,703 million and an IRR of 18.5%. The PEA outlines a 17.5-year mine life with a phased open pit and underground operation, processing 402.9 million tonnes. The study incorporates an updated Mineral Resource Estimate, which includes significant Indicated and Inferred resources, with only about 30% of the total MRE included in the current mine plan, preserving substantial expansion potential.

Reasoning: The PEA demonstrates robust economics for the Aurora project, positioning it as a significant copper-molybdenum-silver asset with substantial long-term growth potential from its large, partially un-mined resource base, despite the preliminary nature of the study and lower silver recovery.

Positive factors

  • Robust financial returns (NPV8% $2,703M, IRR 18.5%)
  • Large-scale, long-life copper-molybdenum asset
  • Updated MRE establishes strong foundation
  • Significant multi-phase expansion potential (only ~30% of MRE in PEA mine plan)
  • High recoveries for molybdenum (88.5%)
  • Moderate recovery for copper (85.5%)
  • NI 43-101 compliant with multiple QP sign-offs

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) is preliminary in nature
  • PEA includes Inferred Mineral Resources
  • Multi-phase underground expansion not evaluated in current PEA
  • No economic analysis applied to potential additional resources
  • Low recovery for silver (74.0%)

Facts used in scoring: 45

Classification and evidence

PEA-Supportingneutral

Resource estimate prepared to support a Preliminary Economic Assessment — early-stage study.

Why it applies: The document announces the results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Aurora project.

Evidence · text

“DLP Announces Positive Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") for the Aurora Copper-Molybdenum Project”

NI 43-101 Compliantpositive

Resource estimate prepared in compliance with NI 43-101 (Canada) — high reporting standard.

Why it applies: The PEA was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") and the MRE is classified in accordance with CIM Definition Standards.

Evidence · text

“The PEA was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101")”

QP/CP Signedpositive

Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) named and signed off — a member of a recognized professional association (e.g., AusIMM, SME, AIG, P.Geo) with relevant experience.

Why it applies: Multiple Qualified Persons (QPs) are named and have reviewed and verified the technical report components.

Evidence · text

“The geological setting, mineralization, deposit characterization, exploration, drilling, sampling, analytical information, and data verification were prepared under the direction of Hamid Samari, Ph.D., QP, Principal Geologist at GRE.”

Resource Updateneutral

Revised estimate for an existing resource — compare to prior to assess progress.

Why it applies: The document announces an updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Aurora project.

Evidence · text

“incorporates an updated Mineral Resource Estimate ("MRE").”

Mill Routeneutral

Processing via mill or concentrator (CIL, CIP, tank leach, flotation).

Why it applies: The PEA contemplates a conventional milling and froth flotation process plant.

Evidence · text

“The Aurora PEA contemplates a conventional milling and froth flotation process plant”

Multi-Domain Testedpositive

Variability across ore domains (oxide, transition, fresh) has been addressed.

Why it applies: Metal recoveries take into account mineralized material from various zones and the blending of various zones to feed the plant.

Evidence · text

“The recoveries take into account mineralized material from various zones and the blending of various zones to feed the plant.”

Extracted facts

Stored fact records: 45. Some facts used in scoring do not have a stored record.

Resource Estimates (45)

indicatedAurora · copperTonnes: 382580000Grade: 0.24Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
382580000
Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
6.9

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper resource within the open pit domain contributes significantly to the project's economics and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: 382.58

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Indicated, indicating a reasonable level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 382.58

indicatedAurora · molybdenumTonnes: 382580000Grade: 0.02Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
382580000
Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
6.9

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated molybdenum resource within the open pit domain contributes to the project's polymetallic nature and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“0.020”

Context: 382.58

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Indicated, indicating a reasonable level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 382.58

indicatedAurora · silverTonnes: 382580000Grade: 2.55Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
silver
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
382580000
Grade
2.55
Grade Unit
g/t
Cutoff Grade
6.9

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated silver resource within the open pit domain provides byproduct credits and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“2.55”

Context: 382.58

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Indicated, indicating a reasonable level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 382.58

indicatedAurora · copperTonnes: 382580000Grade: 0.37Grade Unit: % CuEqContained Metal: 3118210000Contained Unit: lbsView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
382580000
Grade
0.37
Grade Unit
% CuEq
Contained Metal
3118210000
Contained Unit
lbs
Cutoff Grade
6.9

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper equivalent resource within the open pit domain provides a combined value metric and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate with disclosed assumptions.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.37”

Context: 382.58

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Indicated, indicating a reasonable level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 382.58

inferredAurora · copperTonnes: 537860000Grade: 0.25Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
537860000
Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
6.9

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper resource within the open pit domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: 537.86

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 537.86

inferredAurora · molybdenumTonnes: 537860000Grade: 0.023Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
537860000
Grade
0.023
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
6.9

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred molybdenum resource within the open pit domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.023”

Context: 537.86

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 537.86

inferredAurora · silverTonnes: 537860000Grade: 2.96Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
silver
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
537860000
Grade
2.96
Grade Unit
g/t
Cutoff Grade
6.9

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred silver resource within the open pit domain provides byproduct credits but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“2.96”

Context: 537.86

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 537.86

inferredAurora · copperTonnes: 537860000Grade: 0.4Grade Unit: % CuEqContained Metal: 4737910000Contained Unit: lbsView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
537860000
Grade
0.4
Grade Unit
% CuEq
Contained Metal
4737910000
Contained Unit
lbs
Cutoff Grade
6.9

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper equivalent resource within the open pit domain provides a combined value metric but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA, despite disclosed assumptions.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.40”

Context: 537.86

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 537.86

indicatedAurora · copperTonnes: 232270000Grade: 0.12Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
232270000
Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
25

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper resource within the underground domain contributes significantly to the project's economics and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 232.27

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Indicated, indicating a reasonable level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 232.27

indicatedAurora · molybdenumTonnes: 232270000Grade: 0.134Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
232270000
Grade
0.134
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
25

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated molybdenum resource within the underground domain is high-grade and contributes significantly to the project's economics, based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence
  • High molybdenum grade for underground mining

Evidence · table

“0.134”

Context: 232.27

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Indicated, indicating a reasonable level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 232.27

indicatedAurora · silverTonnes: 232270000Grade: 1.32Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
silver
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
232270000
Grade
1.32
Grade Unit
g/t
Cutoff Grade
25

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated silver resource within the underground domain provides byproduct credits and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“1.32”

Context: 232.27

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Indicated, indicating a reasonable level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 232.27

indicatedAurora · copperTonnes: 232270000Grade: 0.86Grade Unit: % CuEqContained Metal: 4379310000Contained Unit: lbsView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
232270000
Grade
0.86
Grade Unit
% CuEq
Contained Metal
4379310000
Contained Unit
lbs
Cutoff Grade
25

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper equivalent resource within the underground domain provides a combined value metric and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate with disclosed assumptions.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.86”

Context: 232.27

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Indicated, indicating a reasonable level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 232.27

inferredAurora · copperTonnes: 580940000Grade: 0.11Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
580940000
Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
25

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper resource within the underground domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 580.94

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 580.94

inferredAurora · molybdenumTonnes: 580940000Grade: 0.117Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
580940000
Grade
0.117
Grade Unit
%
Cutoff Grade
25

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred molybdenum resource within the underground domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.117”

Context: 580.94

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 580.94

inferredAurora · silverTonnes: 580940000Grade: 1.02Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
silver
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
580940000
Grade
1.02
Grade Unit
g/t
Cutoff Grade
25

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred silver resource within the underground domain provides byproduct credits but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“1.02”

Context: 580.94

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 580.94

inferredAurora · copperTonnes: 580940000Grade: 0.74Grade Unit: % CuEqContained Metal: 9527320000Contained Unit: lbsView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
580940000
Grade
0.74
Grade Unit
% CuEq
Contained Metal
9527320000
Contained Unit
lbs
Cutoff Grade
25

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper equivalent resource within the underground domain provides a combined value metric but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA, despite disclosed assumptions.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.74”

Context: 580.94

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 580.94

indicatedAurora · copperTonnes: 614840000Grade: 0.19Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
614840000
Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This total Indicated copper resource provides a high-confidence estimate for the project's overall copper endowment, based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 614.84

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Indicated, indicating a reasonable level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 614.84

indicatedAurora · molybdenumTonnes: 614840000Grade: 0.06Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
614840000
Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This total Indicated molybdenum resource provides a high-confidence estimate for the project's overall molybdenum endowment, based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: 614.84

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Indicated, indicating a reasonable level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 614.84

indicatedAurora · silverTonnes: 614840000Grade: 2.09Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
silver
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
614840000
Grade
2.09
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This total Indicated silver resource provides byproduct credits for the project's overall silver endowment, based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“2.09”

Context: 614.84

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Indicated, indicating a reasonable level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 614.84

indicatedAurora · copperTonnes: 614840000Grade: 0.55Grade Unit: % CuEqContained Metal: 7497530000Contained Unit: lbsView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
614840000
Grade
0.55
Grade Unit
% CuEq
Contained Metal
7497530000
Contained Unit
lbs

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This total Indicated copper equivalent resource provides a high-confidence combined value metric for the project, based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate with disclosed assumptions.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Evidence · table

“0.55”

Context: 614.84

Tags used in scoring

Indicated Resourcepositive

Reasonable geological confidence based on adequate drilling; continuity can be assumed. Basis for Probable Reserves.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Indicated, indicating a reasonable level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Indicated”

Context: 614.84

inferredAurora · copperTonnes: 1118800000Grade: 0.18Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1118800000
Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This total Inferred copper resource contributes significantly to the project's overall scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: 1,118.80

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 1,118.80

inferredAurora · molybdenumTonnes: 1118800000Grade: 0.07Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1118800000
Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This total Inferred molybdenum resource contributes significantly to the project's overall scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 1,118.80

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 1,118.80

inferredAurora · silverTonnes: 1118800000Grade: 1.95Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
silver
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1118800000
Grade
1.95
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This total Inferred silver resource provides byproduct credits but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“1.95”

Context: 1,118.80

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 1,118.80

inferredAurora · copperTonnes: 1118800000Grade: 0.58Grade Unit: % CuEqContained Metal: 14265230000Contained Unit: lbsView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1118800000
Grade
0.58
Grade Unit
% CuEq
Contained Metal
14265230000
Contained Unit
lbs

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This total Inferred copper equivalent resource provides a combined value metric but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA, despite disclosed assumptions.

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Metal equivalent assumptions disclosed

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.58”

Context: 1,118.80

Tags used in scoring

Inferred Resourcenegative

Speculative category — limited drilling, geological continuity assumed but not confirmed. Cannot support economic studies alone.

Why it applies: The resource is classified as Inferred, indicating a lower level of geological confidence.

Evidence · table

“Inferred”

Context: 1,118.80

Fact 25Aurora · copperView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
copper
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 85.5% copper recovery via conventional flotation is a moderate result for the process, supporting the positive PEA economics.

Positive factors

  • Supports positive PEA
  • Moderate recovery for copper via flotation
  • QP sign-off

Evidence · text

“Metal recoveries to concentrate average 85.5% for copper”
Fact 26Aurora · molybdenumView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
molybdenum
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 88.5% molybdenum recovery via conventional flotation is a strong result, significantly contributing to the positive PEA economics.

Positive factors

  • Supports positive PEA
  • High recovery for molybdenum via flotation
  • QP sign-off

Evidence · text

“88.5% for molybdenum”
Fact 27Aurora · silverView all details
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Identity

Project
Aurora
Commodity
silver
Region
peru
Reported Region
Peru
Ticker
DLP.V

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: The 74.0% silver recovery via conventional flotation is a low result for the process, potentially impacting byproduct credits, despite supporting the overall positive PEA.

Positive factors

  • Supports positive PEA
  • QP sign-off

Negative factors

  • Low recovery for silver via flotation

Evidence · text

“74.0% for silver”
indicatedcopperTonnes: 382580000Grade: 0.24Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
382580000
Grade
0.24
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper resource within the open pit domain contributes significantly to the project's economics and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“0.24”

Context: 382.58

indicatedmoTonnes: 382580000Grade: 0.02Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
mo
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
382580000
Grade
0.02
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper resource within the open pit domain contributes significantly to the project's economics and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“0.020”

Context: 382.58

indicatedsilverTonnes: 382580000Grade: 2.55Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
382580000
Grade
2.55
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper resource within the open pit domain contributes significantly to the project's economics and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“2.55”

Context: 382.58

inferredcopperTonnes: 537860000Grade: 0.25Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
537860000
Grade
0.25
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper resource within the open pit domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.25”

Context: 537.86

inferredmoTonnes: 537860000Grade: 0.023Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
mo
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
537860000
Grade
0.023
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper resource within the open pit domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.023”

Context: 537.86

inferredsilverTonnes: 537860000Grade: 2.96Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
537860000
Grade
2.96
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper resource within the open pit domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“2.96”

Context: 537.86

indicatedcopperTonnes: 232270000Grade: 0.12Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
232270000
Grade
0.12
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper resource within the open pit domain contributes significantly to the project's economics and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“0.12”

Context: 232.27

indicatedmoTonnes: 232270000Grade: 0.134Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
mo
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
232270000
Grade
0.134
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper resource within the open pit domain contributes significantly to the project's economics and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“0.134”

Context: 232.27

indicatedsilverTonnes: 232270000Grade: 1.32Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
232270000
Grade
1.32
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper resource within the open pit domain contributes significantly to the project's economics and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“1.32”

Context: 232.27

inferredcopperTonnes: 580940000Grade: 0.11Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
580940000
Grade
0.11
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper resource within the open pit domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.11”

Context: 580.94

inferredmoTonnes: 580940000Grade: 0.117Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
mo
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
580940000
Grade
0.117
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper resource within the open pit domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.117”

Context: 580.94

inferredsilverTonnes: 580940000Grade: 1.02Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
580940000
Grade
1.02
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper resource within the open pit domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“1.02”

Context: 580.94

indicatedcopperTonnes: 614840000Grade: 0.19Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
614840000
Grade
0.19
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper resource within the open pit domain contributes significantly to the project's economics and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“0.19”

Context: 614.84

indicatedmoTonnes: 614840000Grade: 0.06Grade Unit: %View all details
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Identity

Commodity
mo
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
614840000
Grade
0.06
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper resource within the open pit domain contributes significantly to the project's economics and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“0.06”

Context: 614.84

indicatedsilverTonnes: 614840000Grade: 2.09Grade Unit: g/tView all details
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Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
indicated
Tonnes
614840000
Grade
2.09
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Indicated copper resource within the open pit domain contributes significantly to the project's economics and is based on an updated, NI 43-101 compliant estimate. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA
  • Indicated category provides higher confidence

Evidence · table

“2.09”

Context: 614.84

inferredcopperTonnes: 1118800000Grade: 0.18Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
copper
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1118800000
Grade
0.18
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper resource within the open pit domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.18”

Context: 1,118.80

inferredmoTonnes: 1118800000Grade: 0.07Grade Unit: %View all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
mo
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1118800000
Grade
0.07
Grade Unit
%

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper resource within the open pit domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“0.07”

Context: 1,118.80

inferredsilverTonnes: 1118800000Grade: 1.95Grade Unit: g/tView all details
Link to this fact

Identity

Commodity
silver
Ticker
DLP.V

Resource Data

Category
inferred
Tonnes
1118800000
Grade
1.95
Grade Unit
g/t

Review

Needs Review
No
Historical
No

Dates

Event date
2026-09-01T00:00:00.000Z

Reasoning: This Inferred copper resource within the open pit domain contributes to the project's scale but has lower geological confidence, as noted in the PEA. (Expanded from multi-commodity resource table for completeness.)

Positive factors

  • Updated Mineral Resource Estimate
  • NI 43-101 compliant
  • QP sign-off
  • Supports positive PEA

Negative factors

  • Preliminary Economic Assessment includes Inferred Mineral Resources

Evidence · table

“1.95”

Context: 1,118.80

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